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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.03, 3,262.65 and 1,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.03, 3,262.65 and 1,065.46 is: 1,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.03 : 3,262.65 = 1,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.03/3,262.65 = 1,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.03x = 3,262.65 × 1,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.03x = 3,476,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,223.07/2,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.24

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